The Dose

Orange County’s 1st and (SoCal’s) Only Sober Bar

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2020

The place to socialize, connect, sans alcohol is Temperance Bar. It’s a new pop-up concept at Rialto in Downtown Fullerton on the 3rd Friday of every month from 6 p.m. to midnight. Their zero proof cocktail menu aims to inspire, using fresh ingredients that are natural and clean in new and innovative ways. They’ll be bringing in Orange County’s best bartenders to craft out drinks and the top chefs to curate irresistible bites. They’ll also be working with brands and local businesses that believe in the power of wellness as much as they do. Temperance Bar returns for one night,…

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Sherman Gardens Lunch and Lecture Series

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By Greer Wylder
February 12, 2020

On select Fridays of the month Sherman Gardens, in conjunction with Cafe Jardin, features a horticulture speaker combined with a delicious lunch. The Lunch & Lecture Series was created to educate guests about the benefits of botanic gardens.  Whether tackling the issues of food access, mental health, environmental education, sustainability, or cultivating creativity, the public needs botanic gardens.   Sherman Library & Gardens is pleased to welcome South Coast Plaza as presenting sponsor of the 2020 Lunch & Lecture Series. The first Lunch and Lecture: Nature RX connecting with nature to improve health and wellness is on Friday, February 14…

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Celebrate Love this Valentine’s Day at Dana Point Harbor

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By Greer Wylder
February 11, 2020

There is a lot to love at Dana Point Harbor this Valentine’s Day. Couples, friends and families can enjoy activities including seaside dining and live music, shopping along the waterfront at any of the unique retail stores, a sunset whale-watching cruise and be one of the first to take a photo in front of Dana Point’s very own “Love Wall” mural commissioned by Dana Point Harbor Partners. Local Orange County mural artist Mikala Taylor painted an interactive “Love Wall”, located in the harbor’s Clock Courtyard. Visitors are welcome to watch the mural come to life and capture a Valentine’s Day photo moment…

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South Coast Plaza Favorites for Valentine’s Dining

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2020

Many South Coast Plaza restaurants will be celebrating Valentine's over a period of days. Here are some of the best offerings. You can also enjoy Valentine's weekend with Chris Botti, trumpeter extraordinaire, at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on February 14-15. Celebratory chocolate and confections available at Godiva Chocolatier, See's Candies and Sugarfina. Complimentary long-stemmed roses at South Coast Plaza concierge locations Friday, February 14.  Knife Pleat February 13-15, from 5:30-9 p.m. Knife Pleat will be offering chef Tony Esnault's six-course aphrodisiac tasting dinner February 13-15.  The all-inclusive menu features chilled oysters with champagne emulsion, scallop carpaccio, ricotta gnudi,…

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Raw Bar by Slapfish Serves up Sexy Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2020

Couples who want to indulge in a sexy, aphrodisiac-inspired menu for Valentine’s Day without the high price of a fine dining restaurant should head to Raw Bar by Slapfish, where the casual yet acclaimed Huntington Beach oyster bar will offer a six-course prix fixe menu for $40 per person, from Thursday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 16. Known for its fresh, high quality and sustainable seafood, Raw Bar will serve a starter of Champagne and Caviar (Champagne, caviar, blini, traditional garnishments), followed by Soy-Chile Dressed Oysters (oysters drizzled with a red chile sweet soy dressing), Lobster Cocktail (chilled Maine lobster…

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